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Addressing Healthcare Inequities for Diabetics in Rural Kentucky
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This assignment is intended to help you:
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Apply evidence-based principles to evaluate healthcare reforms such as the Affordable Care Act.
Explain competencies in healthcare quality, access, cost, and how they interrelate.
Explain how generational trends impact the delivery of healthcare.
this is text from Module 1 Preparation, where this project was introduced. It is repeated here for your convenience.
Imagine that you and other healthcare management professionals have come together over your common concern about inequities you have observed in healthcare. You and like-minded colleagues have met to discuss what might be done to effectuate some change toward improvement in healthcare for vulnerable populations.
After a couple of informal discussions, you all agree that the best place to start is to identify and describe inequities you have witnessed over weeks, months, and sometimes years, provide support for your position, and present this information to local and state officials. Your goal is to meet with officials and present in person your observations of inequities and recommendations for reform.
The group of colleagues has accepted your offer to gather information described above into a report. Three other colleagues have volunteered to do the same. You will share your findings and, in a future meeting, you will all select the three items of most pressing importance among those shared. Your task here, then, is to select three healthcare inequities of a vulnerable population, gather information about the population and the inequities, underscore the gravity of the situation in relation to your area of healthcare, justify their importance, and share your report with the group. You will also present the inequities in terms of cost, quality, and access. Together, the group will select the top three items to bring to the attention of local and state officials.
Action Items
Consider healthcare inequities in a vulnerable population that you identified in Module 1. Also consider your area of healthcare.
In a Microsoft Word document, write a report for your colleagues that is focused on the following items:
Identify three areas of inequity in that vulnerable population as it relates to your area of healthcare. Describe the inequities and give examples from reputable articles or news sources that illustrate the inequities.
Discuss your reasons for choosing these three inequities to focus on as the most pressing for your area of healthcare, healthcare management, and for healthcare management in general. Provide convincing justification. Make sure to discuss items of healthcare quality, access, cost, and generational trends.
Discuss how prevention and promotion should be considered as part of improvement.
Draw on the readings provided and sources you locate in the literature to support your work.
Ensure your document follows APA style.
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Healthcare Inequities for Diabetics in Rural Kentucky
Introduction
Rural areas in the U.S., including Kentucky, face unique challenges in accessing healthcare. For diabetics,
these challenges can be particularly acute, resulting in health disparities that need to be addressed by
healthcare management professionals. This report outlines three pressing healthcare inequities for
diabetics in rural Kentucky, their implications for healthcare quality, access, and cost, and the
generational trends impacting them.
Three Areas of Inequity:
Limited Access to Specialist Care
Inequity Description: Residents in rural Kentucky often have limited access to endocrinologists or
diabetic specialists. This may lead to mismanagement or lack of comprehensive care for diabetic
patients.
Example: According to a report by the American Diabetes Association (2020), rural areas in Kentucky
have only one endocrinologist for every 15,000 diabetic patients, in sharp contrast to urban areas.
Lack of Diabetes Education and Training Programs
Inequity Description: Fewer resources or initiatives exist to educate patients about diabetes
management in rural settings.
Example: A Health Affairs study (2019) found that only 20% of rural Kentucky’s diabetic patients had
attended a diabetes education program compared to 50% in urban areas.
Cost Barriers to Medications and Monitoring Equipment
Inequity Description: Rural patients often struggle with the cost of insulin, glucose meters, and other
necessary diabetic supplies due to limited income sources.
Example: A Kentucky Health News article (2021) highlighted stories of diabetic patients rationing insulin
due to its prohibitive cost.
Justification for Selection:
Quality: Without proper specialist care and education, the quality of diabetes care diminishes, leading to
potential complications.
Access: Rural diabetics face challenges in accessing both specialists and resources essential for their
management.
Cost: High costs can deter patients from seeking care or adhering to treatment plans, thereby worsening
outcomes.
Generational Trends: As the older population increases, the incidence of Type 2 diabetes rises,
particularly in rural settings. This generational uptick makes the aforementioned inequities even more
pressing.
Prevention and Promotion:
Prevention:
Implement community outreach programs in rural Kentucky to raise awareness about diabetes risk
factors.
Encourage regular screenings and early diagnosis to prevent complications.
Promotion:
Establish diabetes education centers or mobile clinics to educate patients on management.
Advocate for policies that make diabetic supplies more affordable and accessible.
Recommendations:
Advocate for state and federal subsidies or grants to incentivize endocrinologists to serve in rural areas.
Collaborate with pharmaceutical companies and non-profits to provide discounted or free diabetes
medications and supplies to those in need.
Partner with local schools and community centers to host diabetes education events.
Conclusion:
Addressing these inequities is crucial to improve the lives of diabetic patients in rural Kentucky. By
understanding and prioritizing these issues, healthcare management professionals can make informed
decisions and advocate for meaningful change.
References:
[In this section, please list the articles and studies you referenced following the APA style.]
Note: This is a basic outline to get you started. You can expand upon each section and add in details as
necessary. When you’re researching your sources, ensure that you’re using reputable articles and
studies. Remember to follow the APA style for formatting and references.
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